Dec. 4. 2013
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating International Cheetah
Day with 10 genetically valuable cheetah cubs, which were born at the
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute last month. First-time
mother Miti birthed a litter of seven cubs Nov. 12. Six of her cubs
survived—five female and one male. Experienced mother Ally gave birth
to a litter of four cubs Nov. 26. Animal care staff have not fully
examined Ally’s cubs yet but both litters are doing well. For now,
staff are watching the cheetah mothers bond with their cubs via
closed-circuit webcams in their enclosures.
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